Seth Allen Academic Librarian and Instructional Technologist

(336) 517-4414 sethallen26@gmail.com

www.sethallen.info

www.linkedin.com/in/sethwallen

E d u c a t i o n

Master of Arts, Educational Media 2016

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Graduate Certificate, Sociology 2012

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Master of Library and Information Studies 2009

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Spanish 2005

Wingate University, Wingate, NC

P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e

Online Instruction Librarian 2014-Present

King University, Bristol, TN

Develop and implement embedded information literacy instruction in all online degree

programs at King

Design and teach an online, credit-bearing information literacy course

Narrate tutorials on learning resources and information literacy skills and manage

library web pages

Assist with reference and collection development duties as needed

Theological Librarian (Virtual Position) 2014-Present

Rockbridge Seminary, Springfield, MO

Facilitate the selection, acquisition, maintenance, licensing, and access to electronic

resources

Implement an online, searchable catalog that searches for subscription e-books and

those freely available on the web

Maintain the library module within the learning management system (LMS)

Narrate tutorials to help students and faculty build research skills

AGS Outreach Librarian 2013- 2014

Bryan College, Dayton, TN

Develop strategies for instructing students and faculty in non-traditional academic

programs of research skills and market library resources

Maintain and enhance the library website, subject guides, and video tutorials

Create seasonal displays and host library programming

Perform reference and instruction duties to traditional students as needed

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Director of Library Services 2012 - 2013

Carolina Graduate School of Divinity, Greensboro, NC

Upgrade library catalog to a cloud-based integrated library system (ILS) and catalog

all new books and media

Expand the library’s holdings to include e-books, digitized dissertations and theses,

and donated media recordings

Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for library services

Assist students with research face-to-face and online

Head Librarian 2010 - 2012

Charlotte Christian College and Seminary, Charlotte, NC

Allocate a $10,000 budget for the purchase of library holdings and supplies

Integrate bibliographic records to new integrated library system (ILS) and build a new

library website

Deliver library instruction to all new students in New Student Seminar and other

classes as requested

Ensure compliance with accreditation standards for library services

Library Assistant I 2006 – 2010

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library, Charlotte, NC

Register and orient new library users

Assist patrons in finding print and electronic resources

Lend and return books and media

Assist Spanish-speaking patrons with their information needs

T e a c h i n g E x p e r i e n c e

Online Instruction Librarian 2014-Present

King University, Bristol, TN

IDST 2150: 21ST Century Research Skills

Adjunct Online Instructor 2012-2014

Montgomery Community College, Troy, NC

SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology

SOC 220: Social Problems

Adjunct Instructor 2013

Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC

SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology

Adjunct Online Instructor 2013

Cleveland Community College, Shelby, NC

SOC 220: Social Problems

Adjunct Instructor, Head Librarian 2010-2012

Charlotte Christian College, Charlotte, NC

GS 130: Introduction to Sociology

Co-Instructor, GS 130: New Student Seminar

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P u b l i c a t i o n s

Allen, S. “Delivering Library Services to Distance Learners: An Annotated Bibliography”. The

Christian Librarian (Submitted for publication).

Allen, S. (2015) “Using Google Drive for Library Assessment,” in The Complete Guide to Using

Google in Libraries: Instruction, Administration, and Staff Productivity, ed. Carol

Smallwood. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

Allen, S. (2015) “Librarian Hacks”. The Christian Librarian (58)1 1-11.

Allen, S. (2014) “Shifting the Instructional Paradigm: Articulating a Set of Current Practices in

Flipped Library Instruction”. Tennessee Libraries (64)3.

Allen, S. (2014) “Towards a Conceptual Model of Academic Libraries’ Role in Student

Retention: A Literature Review”. The Christian Librarian (57)1 7-19.

P r e s e n t a t i o n s

Oral Presentations “Social Media and Mainline Protestant Communities in the Middle West,”

Co-presentation with Josh Avery, Annual Conference on Information and Religion,

Kent, OH, June 2015

“Embedded Librarianship in Online Courses: Our Experience,” Co-presentation with

Patrice Hall, Bowen Central Library Association Monthly Professional Development

Webinar, Online, June 2015

“Enriching Student Learning with Films on Demand,” King University Committee for

Excellence in Teaching and Learning Workshop Series, Bristol TN, May 2015

“Evolving Spaces: A Look at Local Library Renovations,” Boone Tree Library Association

Biannual Meeting, Bristol, TN, April 2015

“Hacking the OPAC: How to Create a Free Online Library Catalog,” Big Talk for Small

Libraries Virtual Conference, Online, March 2015

“101 Uses for Padlet,” Bowen Central Library Association Monthly Professional

Development Webinar, Online, February 2015

“Copyright Do’s and Don’ts: Copyright Compliance for Educators,” King University

Committee for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Workshop Series, Bristol TN,

January 2015

“De-Compartmentalizing Distance Librarianship: Emerging Roles for Distance and

Online Education Librarians,” North Carolina Library Association College and University

Section Mini-Conference, Charlotte, NC, December 2014

“Best Practices in Flipped Instruction for Librarians and Other Educators,” P-16

Professional Development and Training Conference, Cleveland, TN, June 2014

“Go Animate: Making Information Literacy Lively,” Association of Christian Librarians

Annual Conference, Huntington, IN, June 2014

“Exploring Best Practices in Integrated Learning in the Curriculum,” Association of

Christian Librarians Annual Conference, Huntington, IN, June 2014

“Using Subject Guides to Assist Students with Research,” Bryan College Monthly Faculty

Meeting, Dayton, TN, January 2014

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“Using Google Sites to Create Library Research Guides,” Association of Christian

Librarians Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, June 2013

“Free Technology Tools to Make Library Instruction Portable,” Chattanooga Area Library

Association Monthly Meeting, Cleveland, TN, February 2014

“The Impact of Social Media in the Classroom,” North Carolina Community College

Sociology and Psychology Association, Greensboro, NC, November 2013

“Creating Stunning Infographics for Your Library,” Appalachian College Association

Annual Summit, Knoxville, TN, October, 2013

“Defending the Value of the Academic Library: Proving Our Worth in the ‘Age of

Outcomes’” Atlanta Area Bibliographic Instruction Group (AABIG) Annual Conference,

Atlanta, GA, May 2013

“Using Screen Cast-O-Matic for 21st Century Library Instruction,” Metrolina Library

Association Instructional Technology Summit, Charlotte, NC, April 2012

Poster Presentations “Academic Libraries and Student Retention,” Association of Christian Librarians Annual

Conference, Huntington, IN, June 2014

P a n e l D i s c u s s i o n s

“The Tipping Point: Defining ‘Distance’ in the Academic Library—Trends, Roles, and

Challenges,” Association of College and Research Libraries Distance Learning Section

Virtual Discussion Forum, Online, January 2015

“Keeping the Resume Fresh: Recent Alums Talk about their Job Search,” UNC-

Greensboro LIS Student Career Day, Greensboro, NC, April 2011

C o n t i n u i n g E d u c a t i o n C o u r s e s

Online Embedded Librarianship, Library Juice Academy, January 2015

Copyright for Librarians and Educators, Certificate of Accomplishment with Distinction,

Duke University Massive Online Open Course (MOOC), August 2014

Blackboard 9.1 for Educators, Cleveland Community College, May 2012

A w a r d s a n d H o n o r s

Faculty Development Grant, King University Committee for Excellence in Teaching and

Learning, 2015

Online Development Opportunity Grant, Bowen Central Library Association, 2015

Library Employees’ Education Plan, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library, 2007-2009

P r o f e s s i o n a l S e r v i c e

Editorial Board, Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Education,

2015-Present

Vice-President, Boone Tree Library Association, 2014-Present

Member, User Education Committee, Bowen Central Library of Appalachia,

2014-Present

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Assistant to the Editor, I Need a Library Job (INALJ), South Carolina Division,

2014-Present

Associate Editor, The Christian Librarian, 2014-Present

Website Manager & Content Creator, 2014-Present

o Librarian Hacks

o Designing Information Literacy Courses Online

Student Advisory Committee Member, Appalachian State University, 2012-2014

Webmaster, Conference Planning Committee Member, North Carolina Sociology and

Psychology Association, 2012-2014

Webmaster, Conference Planning Committee Member, Metrolina Library Association,

2011-2012

P r o f e s s i o n a l A f f i l i a t i o n s

Association of College and Research Libraries

o Distance Library Services (DLS) Roundtable

Association of Christian Librarians

Boone Tree Library Association

Tennessee Library Association

I n s t i t u t i o n a l S e r v i c e

Committee for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, King University, 2014-present

Ad Hoc Web Site Redesign Committee, King University, 2014-2015

Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) Curriculum Committee, Bryan College, 2012-2013

Web Site Redesign Committee, Bryan College, 2012-2013

Chair, Library Committee, Charlotte Christian College and Seminary, 2010-2012

Video Producer for Chapel and Special Events, Charlotte Christian College and

Seminary, 2010-2012

Co-Teacher, Readers’ Advisory Training Committee, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public

Library, 2008-2009

L a n g u a g e s

English: Fluent

Spanish: Highly proficient